The launch of National Arthritis Week 1991 was held with an event in Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. This photo, taken at the event, depicts (from left to right): middle-distance runner, Sharon Stewart (Commonwealth Games bronze and silver medallist), David Parkin (Carlton Football Club Coach), and Frances Murphy (Victorian Surf Life Saving Champion) sitting in a hot tub/spa. Sharon and David are each holding a PhysiCal branded milkshake cup. Behind the trio is a display board with a "Move it or lose it" sign, photos depicting warm water therapy and exercise, and photos promoting bananas as a health food. This photo appears on the cover (page 1) of the Vol 4 No 2, Winter 1991 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update, and on page 4 of the same issue under the heading, "Our front cover". The photo also appears on the cover of the 1991 Annual Report.B&W photo of a man and two women sitting in a hot tub/spa. Two of them are holding up PhysiCal branded take-away drink cups. Behind them, there is a display board with a sign and some photos of people in warm water (such as a hot tub/spa or a swimming pool). The sign is titled, "Move it or lose it", followed by a logo and the text "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA Yarra Boulevard, Kew, 3101 For Further Information: Tel. (03) 862.2555". On either side of the sign, there is a photo of a woman in a not tub/spa. A third photo (directly below the sign) depicts the same woman in a spa with two children (one child is obscured). A fourth photo (right) depicts a small group of people partaking in warm water exercises in a swimming pool. There are two small photos superimposed onto the larger photos (each depicting a close up of a man's face) with the text, "Bananas are good enough for me".[On a MOVE branded sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Arthritis Update Vo.l 4 [sic] No. 2 1991 Front cover Arthritis Week launch [underlined] Carlton Football Coach David Parkin w [On another MOVE branded sticky note, handwritten in blue ink] Commonwealth Games Medallist Sharon Stewart (left) and Frances Murphy Vict. Surf Life Saving Champion in Bourke St Mall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, launch, sharon stewart, middle distance runner, commonwealth games, bronze medalist, silver medalist, david parkin, carlton football club, coach, afl, frances murray, victorian surf lifesaving, champion, hot tub, spa, warm water therapy, warm water exercise, move it or lose it, bourke st mall, physical, bananas, healthy food, healthy diet, healthy eating, arthritis update, annual report, 1991

The launch of National Arthritis Week 1991 was held with an event in Bourke Street Mall in Melbourne. This photo, taken at the event, depicts (from left to right): Kay Setches, Minister for Community Services, and Cliff Semmler, AFV Vice President, posing for a photo beside a hot tub/spa. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 4 of the Vol 4 No 2, Winter 1991 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. The photo accompanies an article titled, "Arthritis Week Launch - highly successful recipe". It is captioned, "Left: Kay Setches, Minister for Community Services starts the water jets in the spa, expecially [sic] set up for the launch of Arthritis Week, assisted by AFV vice president Cliff Semmler." A similar photo (with a profile view of the people mentioned) appears on page 6 of the 1991 Annual Report.B&W photo of a man and a woman standing beside a hot tub/spa in an outdoor area. There are a few people in the spa, and the woman is pressing the start button on the edge of the spa. She is holding a PhysiCal milkshake cup in her other hand. There is a large crowd of people standing and watching in the background, with the signs of retail department stores, Myer and David Jones, hanging from the plasterboard ceiling above.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, launch, kay setches, community services minister, cliff semmler, vice president, hot tub, spa, spa jets, water jets, warm water therapy, warm water exercise, move it or lose it, bourke st mall, physical, bananas, healthy food, healthy diet, healthy eating, arthritis update, annual report, 1991

This photo depicts some information tables, set up in the lobby of a reception centre, circa 2004. On top of the tables, a range healthy food options are displayed (each with a large printed label), along with a selection of fact sheets and brochures.COL photo of two small display tables in front of two vertical banners. Behind them is a wall of glass windows. On one of the tables is a range of food, each with a large printed label. On the other table are some brochures and leaflets, and a small skeleton on a stand. Through the window, a few people are sitting on a low tiled ledge outside.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, information displays, healthy foods, healthy diet, inflammation, pain management, c2004

Attendents staff an information display at an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV), incorporating Osteoporosis Victoria (OV), event, circa 2004. In this photo, A woman peruses the contents of a table displaying healthy food options. Each item is clearly labelled. On another table, there are some printed materials (books and/or brochures). Behind the attendents, there are some display boards with posters and other information.COL photo of a woman browsing the contents of some display tables, with attendants standing behind the tables. One table contains a range of food, each with a large printed label, while the other has some printed material (books and/or brochures) on top. Behind the attendents, there are some display boards containing posters and other information. Along the wall behind them hangs a long red curtain.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, information displays, healthy foods, healthy diet, inflammation, pain management, c2004

This photo depicts two women staffing an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV) outdoor information stall at an unidentified event. The stall contains a range of information brochures and leaflets, as well as a display of healthy food items. The food items have been identified with labels displaying the Osteoporosis Victoria "OV" logo.COL photo of two women standing on either side of a table covered in a bright blue tablecloth. One of the women is wearing a t-shirt printed with 'Tai Chi for ARTHRITIS by Dr Paul Lam' with the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria logo and some additional text 'supported by Arthritis Foundation' (partially obscured) below. On top of the table, there are various fresh and packaged food items, which have been labelled. There is a second table beside this one, containing various factsheets and leaflets on small display stands. Behind them is a building with a corrugated iron feature wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, factsheets, brochures, leaflets, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, joint health, calcium

This photo depicts an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding four-panel display board. Across the top of the two centre panels is the text "ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA", with the phone number "8622022" across the top of each side panel. Using the words 'Self Help' as an acronym, one centre panel contains the following text: S STRESS MANAGEMENT. E EXERCISE. L LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS. F FIND THE FACILITIES. H HEAT HELPS PAIN. E EAT APPROPRIATELY. L LIVE! P PROTECT YOUR JOINTS. This is followed by some text in italics, "Can change your outlook". Other panels contain information and photos pertaining to diet and nutrition, exercise, pain management, and other topics.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Displays. '87 TOTALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended.COL photo of a large group of people sitting at several large round tables, while others are standing in the background. On the left, there is a large screen, with a slide being projected onto it. It contains the text, "Osteoporosis Victoria and MONSU present Strong Bones Beautiful Body Breakfast', as well as the Arthritis Victoria and Osteoporosis Victoria logos. To the right of the screen, there is a vertical, freestanding banner with the Osteoporosis Victoria logo and a few balloons. In the background on the right, there is a black and yellow banner hanging from a desk or counter with the text 'MONASH UNIVERSITY'. In the foreground, to the right of the frame, there is a table containing a range of labelled fresh and packaged food items. Behind the table, there is a display board with a large Osteoporosis Victoria logo and some smaller printed sheets of paper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria staff, including Tim Bryar, posing for a photo with the two female weighlifters who gave a presentation at the event.COL photo of four people posing for a photo around some gym equipment. Behind them, there is a blue and gold banner on or against the wall. The banner contains the text "ARTHRITIS VICTORIA", "OSTEOPOROSIS VICTORIA", and "MUSCULOSKELETAL HEALTH", with two corresponding logos.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. In this photo, AFV staff members, Liz Bongetti, and others (unidentified) pose for a photo in front of the Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner.COL photo of four women posing for a photo in front of a blue and gold Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner. There are some balloons next to the banner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, tim briar, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts event attendees standing at their tables, ready to take part in a gentle exercise routine led by an Arthritis Victoria staff member.COL photo of a large group of people standing around several large tables. On top of the tables, there are cups and sauces and other miscellaneous items. One table to the right of the frame contains a display of labelled fresh and packaged food items. In the background, there is a woman standing near a large freestanding blue and gold banner, a few balloons, and a speaker on a tall stand.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts attendees standing at their tables, taking part in a gentle stretching exercises routine.COL photo of a large group of people standing around several large tables. They each have one arm raised up towards the ceiling. On top of the tables, there are cups and sauces and other miscellaneous items. There are some balloons in the background, and an exit sign affixed to the ceiling or up high on a wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts an AFV staff member leading event attendees in a gentle exercise routine.COL photo of a large group of people standing around several large tables. One woman is standing to the right of the frame, near a large freestanding blue and gold banner, some balloons, and a speaker on a tall stand. They all have their arms outstretched to the side. On top of the tables, there are cups and sauces and other miscellaneous items. In the background, there are several large windows along one wall.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts an AFV staff member addressing attendees at the Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast.COL photo of a large group of people standing around several large tables. One woman is standing in the centre of the frame, near a large freestanding blue and gold banner, some balloons, and a speaker on a tall stand. On top of the tables, there are cups and sauces and other miscellaneous items. In the background, there are several large windows along one wall. In the foreground, there are some balloons to the left of the frame, a Lavazzo branded barrier/room divider in the centre of the frame, and a large circular planter containing several potted plants to the right of the frame.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts a female weightlifter presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryar, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of a woman speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while a man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is holding a small set of barbells across the back of his shoulders while bending his knees slightly. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a lectern, a vertical blue and gold banner, and some balloons. In the foreground, groups of people are sitting at several large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts a female weightlifter presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryer, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of a woman speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while a man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is bending forward while holding a small set of barbells across in front of his slightly bent knees. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a speaker on a tall stand, and a few balloons. In the foreground, a few people are sitting at large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts two female weightlifters presenting a weightlifting routine, with AFV staff member, Tim Bryer, demonstrating the exercises.COL photo of two woman standing around a man who is lying on his back on an exercise bench. One of the women is speaking into a handheld cordless microphone while the man demonstrates a weightlifting exercise. He is holding a small set of barbells high above his head, assisted by the other woman. Behind them, there is a large projector screen, a speaker on a tall stand, and a few balloons. In the foreground, a few people are sitting at large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. This photo depicts a woman and young girl at the event.COL photo of a woman and young girl. They are sitting at a table, and the woman is smiling. In the background, a large sign advertising catering packages depicts the monsu.org website address in the bottom right corner.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. In this photo, AFV staff member, Liz Bongetti, is conducting an educational slide presentation. The slide is titled, "Osteoporosis and Fractures".COL photo of a woman, standing at a lectern, speaking into a microphone. There is a large projector screen to her left, on which a slide titled 'Osteoporosis and Fractures' is being projected. Behind her is a freestanding blue and gold Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner, some balloons, and a speaker on a tall stand. To the right of the frame, there is an Osteoporosis Victoria banner and some balloons. In the background, there is a large display board on the wall, covered in posters. In the foreground, groups of people are seated at several large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

During National Healthy Bones Week 2003, the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria partnered with MONSU (Monash University Student Union) to present an informative and inspiring event promoting bone health. Titled "Strong Bones, Beautiful Body Breakfast", the event was very well attended. In this photo, an unidentifed woman addresses the audience.COL photo of a woman, standing at a lectern, speaking into a cordless microphone. There is a large projector screen to her left, with a slide displaying the text, "Strong Bones Beautiful Body Breakfast". Behind her, there is a freestanding blue and gold Arthritis Victoria/Osteoporosis Victoria banner. In the foreground, there are several people sitting at large round tables.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, monsu, monash university student union, national healthy bones week, nhbw, strong bones beautiful body, breakfast, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, fractures, seminar, exercise demonstrations, weightlifting, weightlifters, gym, 2003

This photo depicts three Arthritis Victoria staff members at a stall at a 2004 National Healthy Bones Week event. Accompanying them is AFV's mascot, the skeleton aptly named Bridget Bones.COL photo of three women, wearing bright blue t-shirts displaying the "Arthritis Victoria" text and logo. They are standing behind a long rectangular table covered with a dark blue table cloth. One woman is holding a round ball printed with 'Mitre Tournament' text and logo. Also behind the table, alongside the women, there is a large plastic skeleton on a stand wearing a blue cap and scarf. On the table in front of them, there are various examples of fresh and packaged food items, all labelled, and a range of brochures/fact sheets. Behind them, there is a freestanding blue and green Arthritis Victoria banner.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in pencil] AV staff [On the same yellow sticky note, handwritten in pale blue ink] National Healthy Bones Week 2004arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, osteoporosis victoria, ov, national healthy bones week, nhbw, stallholders, information display, healthy food, healthy diet, bone health, calcium, skeleton, exercise, ball, 2004

During National Arthritis Week 1995, a mini-expo was held at the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's headquarters. This photo depicts AFV volunteer, Margaret Farrands, on an exercise bike. Beside her is a Food Pyramid display, containing various examples of healthy foods from the different food groups. This photo appears on page 3 of the Vol 8 No 2, Winter 1995 issue of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Arthritis Update. It is captioned: "Volunteer, Margaret Farrands, tries the exercise bike at AFV's Mini Expo."COL photo of a woman sitting on an exercise bike. Beside the exercise bike is a table, on top of which is a clear perspex pyramid-shaped display shelf along the wall. The shelves contain a range of fresh and packaged food products. On another table further along the wall, there are various gadgets or small pieces of equipment on display.[Handwritten in pencil] 3A [Handwritten in red ink] 70% [Handwritten in blue ink] Mini-Expo NAW 1995 Margaret Farrands on exercise bike [Handwritten diagonally, in black ink] Pic 31arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, national arthritis week, naw, mini expo, food pyramid, healthy food, healthy diet, food groups, exercise bike, margaret farrands, arthritis update, 1995

On the 14th of March, 2002, Arthritis Victoria had brought its Healthy Bones Bus to the Casterton community of far west Victoria for a Community Health Expo. The bus was set up on the street outside the Casterton branch of Glenelg Libraries for maximum exposure to shoppers and other passers by. This photo depicts the Healthy Bones Bus parked on the street, near the library.COL photo of a large van parked in a street. The bus is set up and its wide side doors are open to reveal the contents inside. Three people are in attendance: two are seated on deck chairs while the other is standing, leaning back onto the steps leading up to the inside of the van. There are display boards set up on the footpath. The text on one of the van's doors is "Arthritis Victoria 1800 011 041", and on the other door, it is "Osteoporosis Victoria 1800 011 041". Below the text on each door are some large posters.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in dark blue ink] Casterton Community Health Expo 14/3/02arthritis victoria, av, osteoporosis victoria, ov, community health expo, information stall, education, outreach, fruit smoothy stall, healthy food, healthy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, casterton, glenelg libraries, 2002

On the 14th of March, 2002, Arthritis Victoria had brought its Healthy Bones Bus to the Casterton community of far west Victoria for a Community Health Expo. The bus was set up on the street outside the library for maximum exposure to shoppers and other passers by. This photo depicts a fruit smoothie stall outside the Casterton branch of Glenelg Libraries. It is unclear whether the stall was organised by Arthritis Victoria or by another party.COL photo of a small group of people gathered around a table beneath an outdoor umbrella in a shopping strip. There is a table with various items on it, such as a blender, a bottle of orange juice, and some information inside a clear plastic frame. There is an extension lead connecting the blender to an electric power outlet through an open window, and a large esky is evident behind the table, against the exterior wall of the building. The shop next door has a sign on the front which says, "EASTERN ELECTRICS" and another which says "SALES AND SERVICE". On the side of the shop's veranda roof is a sign which says, "ZIPSPORTS".arthritis victoria, av, osteoporosis victoria, ov, community health expo, information stall, education, outreach, fruit smoothy stall, healthy food, healthy diet, calcium, bone health, strong bones, casterton, glenelg libraries, 2002

This photo depicts dietician, Diana Rechlinger, showing Arthritis Victoria (AV) member, Jim Clegg, how to interpret labels on packaged food products. A cropped version of this photo appears on page 12 of the Vol 15 Issue 02, Winter 2002 edition of the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria's quarterly magazine, Update. It accompanies an article written by Jim on his positive experience of attending Arthritis Victoria's "Self-Management of Chronic Conditions" course, also known as the "Better Health Self Management Course". The photo is captioned: "Jim Clegg with his dietician Diana Rechlinger".Colour photo of a man and a woman inside a kitchen. She is showing him the information on a label on a can. Behind them, there is a microwave oven, an electric kettle, and an urn on a bench, with a couple of items of packaged food. Below the bench, there are shelves stocked with packaged food items.[On a yellow sticky note, handwritten in black ink] Jim Clegg with his dietician Diana Rechlinger [On the same sticky note, handwritten in red ink] 12 [circled twice]arthritis victoria, av, better health self management course, self-management of chronic conditions, education, self-help, food labels, food packaging, nutritional information, ingredients list, healthy food, healthy diet, chronic health, dietician, diana rechlinger, member, jim clegg, update, 2002

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large, freestanding, multi-panel display board. Under the heading, "EAT APPROPRIATELY" are is a group of captioned photos under the sub-heading "A food guide for good health". Immediately below that are the headings, "GOOD NUTRITION IS NECESSARY FOR GOOD HEALTH." and "AVOID OVEREATING EXTRA WEIGHT ADDS STRESS ['Adds stress' is underlined] TO THE JOINTS." At the bottom of the panel is the heading "CO-ORDINATE MEALS WITH MEDICATION" beside a photo of a plate of food with fruit, drinks, cutlery and medications on a table.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 LEFT UPPERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the top centre-right panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. The main heading is, "PROTECTING YOUR JOINTS". Below that, there are four enlarged photos, each with an information panel with various sub-headings beneath it. A photo of a whiteboard with a list of "Priorities" is followed by an information panel titled, "PLANNING" [underlined] PLAN EACH TASK - EACH DAY - EACH WEEK.". A photo of a woman sitting on an armchair with a built-in leg rest is followed by an information panel titled, "PACING YOURSELF [underlined] REST FREQUENTLY. DON'T WAIT TILL YOU GET TIRED". A photo of a man handing two full plastic bags over a kitchen counter to a woman is followed by an information panel titled, "SETTING PRIORITIES [underlined] ASK YOURSELF - WHAT IS MOST IMPORTANT WHAT CAN BE DONE BY SOMEONE ELSE.". A photo of a woman sitting at an office desk, typing on an electric typewriter is followed by an information panel titled, "POSITIONING [underlined] GOOD POSTURE REDUCES THE STRESS ON YOUR JOINTS."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display. '87 Centre Left - upper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the bottom centre-left panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Under the heading, "LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS FIND THE FACILITIES" is the sub-heading "PHONE THE ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION OF VICTORIA (03) 862-2555". Below that are three photos under the following sub-headings: "SELF HELP PROGRAMS" (with a photo of 'The Arthritis Helpbok' below); "APPROPRIATE TREATMENT" (with a photo of two people in a hydrotherapy pool); and "LOCAL RESOURCES' (with a photo of a man making a telephone call while looking at a large Community Directory). Below the photos is the sub-heading, "LEAFLETS ABOUT ARTHRITIS", followed by a row of sample leaflets attached to the board. The leaflet titles are as follows: "HOW TO LIVE WITH ARTHRITIS", "About Arthritis", "About Osteoarthritis", "About Rheumatoid Arthritis", "About Recreation and Leisure", "About Diet", "About Gout", and "About Arthritis in Children".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display 87 CeNTRE Right - upper.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Under the heading, "PAIN NEEDS ACTION FOR RELIEF" is the sub-heading "HAVE YOU TRIED-", followed by a list of suggested actions. These include: electric blankets, gentle exercise, medication, cold packs, massage, resting, support groups, talking to a friend, physiotherapy, splints, and relaxation classes. The first two or three items on the list are obscured by a patch of reflected light shining on the photo image. There are also two photos on the display panel. The first is a photo of various heating aids such as mittens, a blanket and electric blanket, and a hot water bottle. The second photo someone lying on a treatment bed while receiving treatment from a practioner.[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help DISPLAYS '87 Right - upperarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts one panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of a large freestanding display board. Under the heading "STRESS MANAGEMENT" are three photos, each with some accompanying text. The first photo depicts a woman lying on her side in bed, while a man sits on the edge of the other side of the bed. They have their backs to one another. The accompanying text is, "SEEK HELP... Arthritis can bring ADDED STRESS to any relationship. Counselling and support groups are available." The second photo depicts a man sitting in a chair, with a woman behind him massaging his shoulders. The accompanying text is, "Control of pain and depression REDUCES STRESS". The third photo depicts a woman sitting in a chair by a window. She is reading a book titled, "Stress and Relaxation". The accompanying text is, "Attend Stress management and Relaxation classes THEN PRACTICE AT HOME."[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display. 87 LEFT - LOWERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987

This photo depicts the top centre-left panel of an Arthritis Foundation of Victoria multi-panel display board from 1987. The Foundation utilised freestanding display boards such as this to provide information about its programs and services at events.COL photo of one panel from a large freestanding display board. Using the words 'Self Help' as an acronym, the panel contains the following text: S STRESS MANAGEMENT. E EXERCISE. L LEARN ABOUT ARTHRITIS. F FIND THE FACILITIES. H HEAT HELPS PAIN. E EAT APPROPRIATELY. L LIVE! P PROTECT YOUR JOINTS. This is followed by some text in italics, "Can change your outlook".[On a white label, handwritten in blue ink] Self-help Display '87 Centre LEFT - LOWERarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, display board, information, resources, education, self help, pain management, pain relief, stress management, joint health, healthy food, healthy diet, exercise, recreation, rest, arthritis help book, 1987